overwhelming
/ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlmɪŋ/ noun C2- A situation of being overwhelmed.
Plural overwhelmings
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“But,” he said, “the count’s generosity is too overwhelming; Valentine will be satisfied with my humble fortune.
Anne was the victim of an overwhelming attack of stage fright.
The Englishman received his thanks with the phlegm peculiar to his nation; and Morrel, overwhelming him with grateful blessings, conducted him to the staircase.
It was to this apartment he had desired his guest to be shown, with the purpose of overwhelming him at the sight of so much luxury.
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